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Laying Down the Green: Environmentally Friendly Flooring

Reclaimed HardwoodGoing green is all the rage. From solar energy to hybrid cars, our world is making a conscious effort to go green and live a sustainable life. Learn to continue the green trend and bring sustainability into your home with these environmentally friendly floors.
Bamboo
Bamboo flooring is considered one of the most eco-friendly flooring options around. With all-natural qualities of durability and structural stability, bamboo flooring offers a unique and sustainable floor at a price you can afford. Because bamboo is considered to be a grass, it is fast-growing and highly renewable, making it an excellent choice for individuals interested in building the ultimate green home.
Cork
Much like bamboo, cork is a rapidly renewing resource. Made from the bark of a cork-oak tree, cork flooring is biodegradable and chemical-free, making it extremely healthy for indoor air quality. Plus, the popularity of cork floors over the last few years has reduced the amount of wasted cork that was already being harvested for other purposes—like wine corks and musical instruments.
Reclaimed wood
Wood reclaimed from old barns, decks and sheds is becoming an increasingly popular green flooring option. Because this wood was used in previous structures, repurposing and reusing it for new flooring is not at all harmful to the environment.  Reclaimed wood floors are the result of a great product made of wasted or used materials that would have otherwise added to a landfill.
Recycled metal tile
For a one-of-a-kind sustainable flooring solution, recycled metal tile is the way to go. Another great environmentally conscious choice, recycled metal tile is made from 50 percent recycled aluminum collected from various sources, including beverage cans, automotive parts and household appliances.
Green flooring is an excellent way to bring sustainability into your home. Head over to Carpetland USA and let us talk with you more about the green flooring options we have to offer.

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